
This 17th-century, Grade II-listed cottage sits ensconced by its pretty garden plot in the centre of the delightful former estate village of Berkswell. Timber-framed and topped with a thatched roof, it has a characterful chocolate-box appeal and has been lovingly restored by its current owners, who have added exposed lime plaster walls and a pared-back colour scheme. A lovely home office sits in the garden and there is convenient off-road parking in front.
Setting the Scene
Berkswell derives from the Anglo Saxon ‘Berculswell’, alluding to the substantial ancient spring-fed well (called Bercul’s Well) still intact near the 12th-century church yard of St John Baptist. The village is a conservation area, preserving the wonderful local vernacular architecture as well as the Grade II-listed old village stocks and 17th century ashlar stock pound. There is also a very popular local primary school and a thriving village community supported by groups such as The Berkswell Society.
Well located, Beehive Cottage is 35 minutes’ drive from Stratford-upon-Avon. The delights of the tranquil north Cotswold countryside are easily reached, while the bustle of Birmingham city centre is just over half an hour away. Berkswell rail station is a delightful 15-20 minute walk on public footpaths from the house and has fast services to London Euston, via Coventry, in just over an hour.
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